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The Irish standard., 1887-02-26
WINDS AND WAVES.
They Are Slowly But Surely Washing
Away Historic Cape Cod.

The winds and waves are slowly but
surely working changes in the shore
line of the Cape. Scientists claim that
Cape Cod, from the highlands OF Truro
to the end OF Long Point, Was washed
up from the sea- A look along the
shores reveals many changes during
the past decade. Pawet harbor, at
Truro, which in old times was a busy
place, accomm odating a large heet OF
fishing vessels, has SO filled up that it
is almost impossible to enter with q
fve-ton fishing smack. The low-water
mark is gradually moving down from
Che bank along the entire shore. The
little shoal off the end of Long Point,
at the entrance to Provincetown har-
bor, over which twenty years ago were
fifteen feet of water at low tide, has
gained in height until now eight or
nine feet is the average low water. In
the cove, at the west end of the har-
bor, the low-water mark has moved
about eight hundred feet farther from
the shore during the past fifteen years,
caused mainly by the dry sand blowing g
off the hills and at low tide filling in
the aats. At a point q short distance
from Wood End Light the tide has
gradually cut IN, until now, at ex-
heme highest tides, only about twenty
feet of dry land remain between the
waters Of the bay and harbor: The
northerly and easterly gales do the
most damage, and are aided by the
tides. The sands that wash away from
the banks are spread out, increasing
the dangerous bars, some of which ex-
tend half a mile from the shore, caus-
ing so many wrecks and making Cape
Ced one of the most dangerous points
in the world. The famous Peaked Hill
Bars, three miles east of the Race. in-
grease more rapidly than any other
point. While the sands are being
washed seaward, the wind is also
sweeping them landward in large guam
titles, covering the bushes and trees.
It is estim ated that the sand hills have
moved downward three-quarters of q
mile in the past dozen years. At
Highland Light the high cliffs are
gradually washing away: The aver
age yearly waste is nearl y two feet,
and it is only question of time when
all the lighthouse buildings will have
to be moved inland. The buildings
have been rebuilt twice since the light
was first established, ninety-seyen
years ago, and the site of the first
lighthouse has entirely disappeared.
At point just north of the light more
than thirty feet of the surface have
washed into the sea during the past
two years. This gradual washing away
is continued along the coast to Chat
ham. At Nausett Lights the bank is
disappearing, if any thing, more rapid
IL than at any other point. Around
Chatham the low, sandy beaches are
yearly disappearing beneath the waves,
and Chatham harbor is nearly spoiled
by the sea breaking through.-Bosto's
transcript.
Eyes," observed Mrs. Crap, "we
kinder got tired Of gas, and now we're
goin' to have the house lit with clan
destine electric light.
Lord Tennyson persists in his de-
termination to write a poem to the
Battenberg baby. 1t will probably be
boo-colic production.
"A California man committed sui
eide because of a simple wart on his
nose.-Erchange Wart a foolish man.
The Irish standard., 1887-02-26

darkness or light, in showers or sun
shine are the truest key that can be
found to draw forth FROM their rugged
prison the yet surviving tendernesses of
the human heart.
AS they wound along the side of a
craggy hill, composed of a brittle, culmy
soil, Suil Dhuv drew up his horse. as if
for the purpose Of making some obser-
vations, but in reality with the view Of
indulging himself in a musing con-
temptation of the quiet evening land
scape, which, Independently Of any as
sociations, presented a picture sufficient
" alluring to account for the action,
had that been it's only motive. Immedi-
ately beneath them, on the right, and
extending far into the distance, lay a
well-nurtured and Fertile champaign,
rich in all the glorious hues of ripening
sunlmer-the dark green potato field
the already russet meadow-the golden
rape-the bearded barley, billowing in
the light wind and receiving from the
reddish sunlight q variety of light and
shade, such as that which charmed the
bright eyes of the Dublin beauties, when
The Irish standard., 1887-02-26

chequered with fakes Of white and GRIM
son vapor, and rendered still more love-
ly by the loaded serenity that was in the
air.
Touched by the tender beauty of the
scene which lay before him, and still
more by the recollections which it
awakened within his soul, Suil Dhuy
prolonged his pause to a degree which
at length excited the impatience Of his
companions.
"They're not beginner to light up the
fires yit," said one.
"What fres?" inquired Nun Maher.
"Why, the fires upon the mountains
and places, in regard of St. Johns Eve.
Sure this is the twinty- -third-the .Eha-
na-Shawn. Twill be a bad eyenen for
it. I'm afeerd. Do you see the swallows
how low they're skinner? and-foch- e
shin!-look there, the dog eating the
grass
"Come, sirl-Suil Dhuv Don't you
hear uz? twill be late with us, I'm
thinker, sir. The chapel is in the glyn
over, a good start from uz yit."
"Haye you the wrench and hammer?''
inquired their leader, in a low tone.
s'Safe enough, I'll be bail-Look at
them!'
ut is fair evening for so foul a
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WHOLE NO. l1,186.
TELEGRApHIC BaEyITIEs.

The Cape Mendocino Signal Station vii,
be re-established.
Fresh charges have been preferred against
Governor Swineford of Alaska.
Rutherford dG Co., of New York. have
sued the American Railway improvement
Company ct al. to recover S., 100000.
The Superintendent of the San francisco
Mint will be authorized to issue $40 gold
certificates for deposits of gold bullion.
Miss Fannie Howe, the daughter of
Henry Howe, the Ohio historian, has
created sensation at New Haven, Conn,
by marrying mechanic.
1t is thought by lawyers that the suit of
Prescott Hall Butler to obtain division
among the heirs of the Stewart estate
will prove successful If it ever comes to
trial.
Colonel Lyman Bridges, accompanied by
Contractor Waits, has commenced Pile
lminary survey on the Santa Rosa and
BenicIa Railroad. But little will be done
at present.
James Kelly, native of Pennsylvania
and driver OF logging team at Blanch-
ards camp, near Seattle, W. T., was killed
instantly on Monday by falling under the
wheels OF car.
City Marshal Tom White. of Eel Paso.
Deputy Sheriff Carr of San Francisco, and
the latter's attorney, crossed the Rio Grande
yesterday with requisition papers, obtained
OF District Judge Falvey, to get possession
of J. Beaumont, the alleged diamond swim
dler OF California.
"A girl 10 years old was on Monday as
saulted by negro named George Johnson,
aged 20, at San Rafael. johnson was en-
ployed by the child's parents about the
place, but had been told that he would not
be wanted any longer than the 1st of next
March, and the supposition is that he took
this method for revenge. The negro fled,
but the officers were soon on his track and
captured him between San Rafael and No
yatO
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SWIFT'S CHANCES.
A Strong Candidate for the New Railroad
Commission.

WASHINGTON, February 22d-It is pretty
well settled that if California gets mem
Der on the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion it will be John f. Swift Judge Field
called on the President last week, and
Cleveland questioned him very closely
about Swift aud talked about him at
length. AS Judge Field called to discuss
other matters, he was somewhat surprised
at the pertinacity which Cleveland showed
in referring to Swift. Judge Field spoke of
Swift's ability and integrity very highly, at
the same time commencing Ex-Governor
Daggett. The President has spoken of
Swift to every one from California who has
called upon him whose Judgment he
thought worth having, and in every case
Swift was spoken of in the highest terms.
Swifts letter in the last campaign in regard
to the American party pleased the Presi-
dent very much. He said that the man
who could write that letter in the hight of
a campaign has a great deal of moral cour-
age, and that is the kind of men he is look
ing for for Interstate Commerce Commits
sioners. Judge Field spoke of Swift as a
man of means, of travel of the highest in
tegrity and of fine ability. 1t is not al all
certain that a member of the Commission
will be taken from the Pacific coast but if
the President does go there for Commits
siouer he will probably take John F. Swift
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BROOKS VS.. SMITH.
The Ventura Statesman Says Smith is
Prevaricator.

The Ventura Statesman Says Smith is 8
Prevaricator.
WASHINGTON, February 22d.-The New
York World of this morning publishes
among its specials from Sacramento an ac-
count of the Investigation now being made
by special committee of the Assembly of
charges against clerks of that body. Among
accounts of the testimony of Assistant
Clerk Smith it appears that J. Marion
Brooks, the newly-appointed United States
District Attorney for the Southern District
OF California, at present member from
Ventura county, requested Smith to have
what is known as the Brooks pilot bill
held back from the calendar until the BOYS
could be fixed.
To your correspondent Brooks said that
the statement of Smith was false, and if his
evidence was correctly reported he would
take some means to punish him for per-
jury. That pilot bill was the first bill in
troduced into the Legislature. 1t was re-
ferred to the Committee on Commerce and
Navigation, and on his motion referred to
the Judiciary Committee, and by said COM
mittee reported favorably that by the sus-
pension of the rules it was read the first
time and again referred to the Committee
on Navigation, the committee to report in
six days, which was done; that it did not
pass; that he Immediately had the bill
read the second time under suspension of
the rules, and within two days ordered en-
crossed and to third reading. Brooks
says that at no time could the bill have
been advanced to better position by Smith
than it occupied when he left Sacramento.
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The LABOR PARTY.
Preliminary Work of the Industrial
National Convention.

National Convention.
CINcINYATI, February 22d.-At the even
ing session of the Industrial Convention
the number of delegates was much smaller
than in the afternoon, owing to the abb
sence of many who were engaged in COM
mittee meetings There were about 200
visitors in the dress circle, and the vast
auditorium of Music Hall seemed almost
empty. A letter was read from General J.
B. Weaver, regretting his inability to be
present. He suggested that the platform
should chiefly relate to land, money and
transportation. He favored the election of
Senators of the United States by direct
vote of the people of the States He
begged the committee to not put any new
and startling principles in its platform.
Strike hard. Thy people shall be my peo-
pie; thy God shall be my God"
The rules were suspended to allow the
reading of resolution favoring eight hours
as a days work in all Government, State
and municipal employment.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton reported For President, A j. Streat-
or, of Illinois; Vice-President, Richard F.
Trevellick, of Michigan; and the report
was unanimously adopted.
Streator began his address by saving
" Gentlemen of the Convention"
A lady delegate asked What about
the ladies'"
To which he responded: And ladies OF
the particularly the lady
from Wisconsin" Having thus started,
he proceeded to say that the object of this
Convention was to organize party for the
common good of the whole people, and
to guard the weak against the strong.
He wished it understood that this party
was not the party of anarchy, though it
was fact that Anarchist were not much
heard of until there was an undue number
of millionaires. Now it was the duty Of
this party to guard equally against the ex-
actions of the one class and the robberies
of the other. His address WAS devoted
largely to advice in regard to things to be
avoided in making platform, and against
the Establishments of politicians after the
party had been organized and started into
political notice.
Several other addresses OF like tenor
were made,
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Words in the English Language.

BY actual enumeration of the words con-
tained in the best dictionaries, it has been
ascertained that II, $50 English words are of
Saxon origin and 29,3 ,354 of classical origin.
In consequence of the popular nature of
the Teutonic words in the language, the
Saxon element largely preponderates in
the works Of our greatest writers. The
pronouns, numerals, propositions and aux
iliary verbs, the names OF the elements and
their changes, of the seasons, the heavenly
bodies, the divisions of time, the features
of natural scenery, the organs of the body.
The modes of bodily action and posure. the
eommonest animals, the words used in ear
liest childhood, the ordinary terms of traf-
fic the constituent words in proverbs. the
designation of kindred, the simpler emo
tons Of the mind, terms of pleasantly. sa-
tire, contempt, Indignation, inyectiye and
anger are for the most part of Saxon
origin. Words indicating a more adj
vanced civilization and complex feeling.
and most of the terms employed in art.
science, mental and moral philosophy. are
of classical origin. The English language
which is now spoken by nearly one hun
dred millions of the earth'S inhabitants. is
in its vocabulary one of the most heteroge-
neous that ever existed. There is, perhaps,
no language so full of words, evidently de-
rived from the most distant sources. as En-
glish. Every country of the globe seems
to have brought some of its verbal manu-
factures 10 the intellectual market of En-
gland Latin, Greek Hebrew Celtic. Saxon.
Danish, French, Spanish, Italian, German
nay, even Hindustani, Malay and Chi
nese words are mixed together in the En-
gilsh dictionary y.-Erchdnge.
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The Actress Out Two Hundred Dollars.

The Actress Out Two Hundred Dollars.
People in this business often witness
strange occurrences" said clerk at one of
the prominent Broadway jewelry stores.
" For instance, when Aimee was at the
hight of her popularity here, some of the
presents sent her were fit gifts for Queen.
One day | showed Aimee and friend of
hers a diamond bracelet that took Nine.
Aimees eye at once. 1t was not thar the
diamonds were large but that they were
exquisitelv set. We had received it that
day from Europe.
go What IS the price of that bracelet p
asked Aimee.
II told her it was 81 200. She looked at
il a long SINE, ana then went away.
"A week after that Aimee came into the
store alone. She asked to see the bracelet
again, and showed it 10 her. She held it
up in her calmly fingers and seemed fascin-
ated by it,
80 Won't you sell it for less than 81, ,200?'
she asked. 1t seems to me that is rather
high
" assured her that the price was very
low, which ii was. She hesitated for sew
eral minutes, and then, with shrug OF her
pretty shoulders, she said
%" My friend says he will buy it for me if
he can get it for Il 900. If pay you the
@ZOO ulHerencs VIII you tell nm that the
price has been reduced 10 $1,00O?'
told her that would be satisfactory to
the firm, and with a sigh she took out her
pocket-book and handed me two brand
new 500 notes. The next day the gentle
man called, accompanied by another friend,
and asked for the bracelet
80 Very handsome said the friend.
Did | understand that il was intended for
Aimee?
go Yes, promised it to her.
60 HIM said his companion. 1T seems
to me that bracelet would look much bet
ter on your Wifes arm
The other seemed struck by this re-
mark aud his brows contracted. He
struggled with himself for awhile and then
he said quietly:
- You're right, old boy
The bracelet was sent to his wife and
Aimee was out $500. never heard what
she said about her loss ~ 7. World.
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"AMERICAN POLITICS.
Tho Subject Discussed by James Russell
Lowell.

LOWELL.
CHICAGO, February 22d-James Russell
Lowell was greeted at Central Music Hall
this afternoon by brilliant audience, as
sembled to hear him deliver an address on
American Politics" Every seat in the
hall was taken long before the entertain
ment was begun. On the platform was
distinguished array of gentlemen, incud-
ing ex-Cabinet officers, Federal and State
Judges, Generals and lesser military of
ficers, Bishops and other ecclesiastical dig
nitaries, and many of the foremost repre-
sentatives of the commercial interests
of Chicago and the Northwest. On behalf
of the Union League Club, General George
w. Smith. introducing Lowell, explained
that the address was the first of an annual
series to be delivered under the auspices of
the club, the idea being to inaugurate, if
possible, a revival of general recognition of
the birthday Of Washington, and to culti-
vate among the people higher political
culture. Lowell, ON coming forward. was
greeted with prolonged applause. He then
proceeded to deliver his address. which was
a marked and finished review of American
political institutions and practices. The
subject was handled in an able manner,
and appealed strongly in behalf of greater
degree of purity in politics. The address
was well received.
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of a liberal Interpretation, and if so taken
could not seriously interfere with the oper-
alton of the Pacific roads. After the read
ing of the paper the meeting agreed that
nothing could be done toward regulating
tariffs, as-under a strict construction of
the law-either through or local business
would have to be sacrificed. 1t was de-
cided that committee be appointed to go
before the Commission, as soon as its men,
bers are named, and ask them to make
such exceptions as will allow the roads to
carry both classes of traffic, without loss
and without division, to water or foreign
routes. The meeting will continue in ses-
sion two or three days.
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BABY'S SCALP
Milk Crust, Dandruff, Eczema and
All Scalp Humors Cured
by CutiCura

7 Asst NOVEMBER my little boy. aged three
IL years. fell against the stove while he was
running, and cut his head, and right after slIat
he broke out all over his head, face and left ear
had good doctor, DR.. -, to attend him,
but he got worse and the doctor could not cure
him. His whole head face aud left ear were In
fearful state and he suffered terribly caught
the disease from him. and it spread all over my
face and neck, and even got into my ewes No
body thought we would ever get bette : felt
sure we were dishgured for life. heard of the
CuTICURA RESo VENT, e box of CCrIcvRA and a
cake of CUrIcuRA SOAP, snd used them con-
sanity DAY and night. After using two bottles
of HEsOLvEST, four boxes of CUTIcuRA aud four
cakes Of SOAP, VIC aTs perfectly cured without a
scar. Ny boy'a skin is now like sa in.
37l Grand street, LILLE EPTIEG.
JERSEY CITY, ". J.
Sgorn TO before me this 9th day of March,
lSo5 GILBERT p. ROBINS IN, j. z.
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MATDs GgAS.
The Gorgeous Pageant in New Orleans
Yesterday
were nnaCe


New ORLEANS, February 22d.-The
Rex procession this afternoon was a
brilliant affair, embracing a series of hu-
morous and burlesque tableaux. First
came a detachment of mounted Amazons
in rich costumes; then followed twenty
cars, each containing tableaux. The first
division was illustrative of music, and
various popular songs were sung. Follow
ing Rexs" procession, came the Inde-
pendent Order of the Moon-a travesty on
some prominent features and character
istics of this Yankee nation. There was
the usual crowd on the streets. Following
after Proteus procession was the reception
of the King and Queen at Exposition
Palace. Thousands of their loyal subjects
were present from all parts of the country.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

while Simmons Liver Regulator is gene
rally admitted to be most invaluable house
hold remedy, claim it is sn absolute specific in
all cases of Collie from whatever cause they may
arise, and as such most cheeIfully recommend
it. In my own case, and on various occasions
in my family, l have thoroughly tested the
merits of this medicine in sudden and violent
attacks, and in every instance positive relief
was experienced in few minutes and cure
speedily effected. To al similarly affected
conscentiously recommend Simmons Liver
Regulator.'-JAs A. DAsoUR, NJ. D., Macon, Ga.
O6-lplY y WFGWly
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TRANscoNTINENrAL TRAFFIC.
The Western Traffic Association in ses-
sion at Chicago.

sion at Chicago.
CHICAGO, February 22d.-The adjustment
of such local and through rates as was
reached by the General Freight Agents of
the Western Traffic Association lines was
to-day settled by the managers of these
roads who met for this purpose. This much
effected, the remainder of the time was
given over to the problem Of how best to
harmonic the interests of the several lines
in the different sections, so that Kansas
City. St. Paul and Council Bluffs through
rates should not clash. There being con-
siderable difference of opinion on this
point. its settlement was left for general
conference. A further discussion of the
subject will be had tomorrow.
The General Managers of the transcon-
tinental railroads began to-day the consid-
Grafton of the interstate law, and the ne
cessary steps to be taken to meet its re-
quirements. The session opened by the
reading Of a paper prepared by Creed Hay
mond, General Solicitor of the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company. The tenor of
his article was that the law vas susceptible
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CURE FOR BIBIoUsEEss.-Fo biliousness
the editor Of the Boston Medical and Sur
gicat Journal says a plain diet of bread,
milk, oatmeal, vegetables and trait, with
lean meat and fresh fish,is best Exercise
in the open air. The victim of an acnte
attack will be rghted by ~ abstinence; (2)
porridge and milk; t3) toast, little meat
and fish and ripe fruit, thus coming to solid
food gradually
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CANADA.

Returns From the Dominion Election
Coming in Slowly.
TORONTO (0nt.), February 22d.-In the
Dominion elections, up to 10 P. NJ, Ill con-
stituencies had been heard from, sixty-two
Of which return Conservatives and forty
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LET Me Have a Mild
CIGAR.

TIHE ABOVE REQUEST is HEARD DAILY
in cigar stores saloons and other places
where cigars are sold, for it is an undisputed
fact that most smokers prefer mild cigar, and
that those who have for long time smoked
strong cigars. principally imported Havanas,
will, after having thoroughly injured the stom-
ach and impaired The nervous system, surely
want mild cigar, it they could find the right
kind.
from loss of appetite, headache, nervous irrita-
bility asthma, etc and who have tried all pos
sible remedies without success, might be cured
if they knew that their suferingS were caused
by the incorporate use of strong cigars, and
that they should only smoke mild and properly
prepared ones.
1t is fact that not all mild cigars agree well
with smokers, for in most cases there is a lack
of care in the selection CT the tobacco, and often
the necessary experience for it is wanting, yet
there is one brand which suis the most fas-
tidious smoker, and that is